The words “to the Secretary of the Interior” are added for clarity. The words “Provided, That, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter” and “in advance” are omitted as unnecessary.

2019—Pub. L. 116–6 substituted “fiscal year 2019” for “fiscal year 2018” in introductory provisions.

2018—Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “fiscal year 2018” for “each of fiscal years 2008 through 2014” in introductory provisions.

2014—Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “2014” for “2013” in introductory provisions.

2012—Pub. L. 112–141 substituted “2013” for “2012” in introductory provisions.

2008—Pub. L. 110–343 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “Necessary amounts may be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this chapter. Amounts are available only as provided in appropriation laws.”

Pub. L. 118–42, div. E, title I, § 114, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 247, provided that: “Section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, shall be applied by substituting ‘fiscal year 2024’ for ‘fiscal year 2019’.”

Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:

Pub. L. 117–328, div. G, title I, § 114, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 4787.

Pub. L. 117–103, div. G, title I, § 114, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 376.

Pub. L. 116–260, div. G, title I, § 115, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1506.

Pub. L. 116–94, div. D, title I, § 115, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 2714.